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ELAINE (CATHERINE) ... Marco reached shortly after me. Seeing him suddenly that nurse's word rang in my head. Pressing my lips harder, I tried to hold my smile in this situation. Honestly, I can't blame her. We both share the same last name and calling him father, also appeared with different partners. So... Dr Stephano was standing in front of the emergency room, probably waiting for us... "Mr Agosti is awake. He wants to talk to you... Only you two." He enhanced the last part. After taking needed hygiene precautions, we entered and sat on both sides. Dr. Stephano followed us in and stood at one corner, maintaining the respective gap. Alberto slowly raised his hands and held ours. In just three days he Become thinner and pale. My eyes blurred with tears, yet I held myself strongly. His lips parted, smiling weakly at me. "You... came... I know... You... Will..." He hardly said those words, making me break out in tears. I felt his soft and light pats over my hand. "Your old... Ma
ELAINE (CATHERINE) ... I looked at Edward's stern face at the corner of my eyes. It's almost impossible to read his expression... Since I returned after talking with Marco, he hasn't shown his irresistible charm, except to convince me to return with him. I agreed and decided to stay in his place till Phoebe found a suitable place for me... Now, we are on the way back to his beach house. "What did you decide about Marco?" Edward asked breaking the silence. I was expecting the question though it still gave me a strange nervousness. "I won't be with him." I mumbled and felt his deep gaze on me, turning me more nervous, "However, I can't leave him either... For now." Edward did not say anything but his penetrating gaze was manipulating me to feel that I was the wrong one here, which somewhat offending. So, I decided to make it simple and hold his gaze... "Alberto wanted us to get married and Marco knows I Don't want it. So, we concluded to pretend this relationship till he is alive...
EDWARD... For the first time in my life, I wanted to thank Regina for disobeying my order. Her presence brought out the old jealousy I used to see in those Cerulean gazes. Before, I never cared. But losing her, I realised why she used to be like that. Her jealousy was always harmless, always craving my attention. Since I found her, I kept searching for any old emotion that would soothe my heart, securing the fact that I still had a chance. And right now, that happened with Regina's appearance. I could easily tell her the truth. I wasn't with Regina but in an urgent call meeting in the living room. Although Regina was shocked to see her, I gave her the brief and strictly warned her not to mention any past incident in front of her, or inform our family. I bend down to her face level. "What, are you jealous?" She blinked, startled, she took a step back. "Wh-why would I be je-jealous!?" She argued back with a trembling tone that failed to cover her defence. How did I not realise her
ELAINE (CATHERINE) ... The situation I am standing in right now is very confusing and sensitive at the same time. Edward Reinford was a piece of refreshment in my troubled life surrounded by his own matters. Perhaps, it's my thoughts only, but I feel like he is pitying me using his gentle appearance. I mostly know nothing about him. Yes, a successful business tycoon. A loving father and a perfect man with a gorgeous countenance. But, that's just a part of him and I feel like there's more to his story... With his baby's mother. Before getting involved with him anymore, I want to learn about her. I want to measure my importance in his life or it was just a whim of the moment because of his daughter who likes Rain. And so... I asked him about his wife which dropped the silence in the atmosphere. Did I ask too much? I asked myself... His silence started making me nervous now. Were my doubts real? Sigh... Maybe, I should think more before leaning toward him. I kept debating myself wit
ELAINE (CATHERINE) ... Next morning, I woke up with a soft touch on my face. Opening my eyes, I met beautiful and curious doughy eyes, watching me. Immediately, she withdrew her hand. perhaps, she didn't expect me to catch her in her little cute crime. Blushing, she lowered her eyes... "Oops, sowry." Waking up beside a little girl, admiring my sleeping state... Well, life couldn't be more beautiful. The more I see her the more I wish her to be my daughter... I smiled at her, "What were you looking at?" Slowly, she looked up at me. "You..." She muttered. "You are beautiful..." I have heard this quite a lot but this one was the most innocent and genuine I believe which melted my heart instantly. "You are more beautiful. Just like a little fairy." Saying I held her and unexpectedly, she got close, hiding her little face on my chest... I don't know why, I felt a soft tickle of butterflies in my heart that teared me up for no reason. Blinking my tears, I swallowed the hard lump before
EDWARD... Slowly but steadily, I am making a place in her heart. I know she has trouble thinking about her current surroundings and I promise to erase all of it for her. I started it by making a business offer to her. Though I didn't lie when I said I don't do business in kindness, nor it's an offer to impress her. I genuinely believe in her talent. In fact, I already thought of it before seeing who Rain truly is. My heart did a summer salt inside the moment she agreed to be on a date with me. I have a plan and a huge one on that note. But suddenly... Regina had to break our moment. I just Don't understand why it's always us getting interrupted in our progressing moments! I turned to Regina, kind of annoyed as she shook her head with tears in her eyes... "I-I am so sorry... Agh!" She apologised, pressing her thumb. "What happened? You cut your hand?" I couldn't help the frown as she lowered her head. Without saying anything I looked up at the housekeeper. "bring the first-aid ki
ELAINE (CATHERINE) ... The car stopped after driving for nearly ten minutes. A gentleman he is, Edward held my hand as I stepped out of the car. Looking around, I was slightly confused at our surroundings. We were standing on the beach. Are we having dinner in the open field? Not that I mind, but there was no set-up either. "Shall we?" Edward asked and I nodded, decided to trust him. We walked away but no guards followed us. A few steps later I noticed a yacht waiting for us. Okay, so the yacht date... Well, that's romantic. However, as soon as we got on the yacht it started and there was no set-up for the date either... This time I really couldn't suppress my curiosity, "Where are we going?" I asked, rubbing my arms under the cold autumn breeze. "You'll know soon." Edward removed his trench coat and put it on me, then engulfed me tightly in his arms, warming my heart in the process. A few minutes later, an image of a gazebo floated in the middle of the sea. Soon, the sight cle
EDWARD... Finally, I got married to my wife again. Though my original plan was to ask her to be my girlfriend, I couldn't resist my emotion and instead asked for marriage... She agreed, giving me another chance to make my wrongs right. However, what I didn't expect was facing my parents just the moment we returned home. Well, I wasn't surprised either knowing Regina too well. By the look on her face, it must be her. "Mom, Dad, you're here..." I greeted them. The look in their eyes was sceptical and disbelief. Especially, my mother who never liked my wife in the past and honestly I don't expect her to like Catherine this time too. Her eyes were glued to our enjoined hands. "Wh-at is this?" Her tone trembled. "Sh-she..." "She is my wife, Elaine," I announced. I turned to my wife and kissed her forehead, "will you go inside to Della?" I don't want her to face the drama my mother is going to start, nor do I want any risk of her memories getting hit before I have a permanent place i